Colchester for Groups

Plan a group trip to Colchester to discover a unique mix of the contemporary and historic, with no shortage of nationally important culture and heritage. It's a great place to visit in the East of England.

If you’re organising a group visit to Colchester, here you'll find all the information you need to plan your trip to the town centre and the surrounding area.

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A Great Day Out in Colchester

Plan Your Group Visit

Colchester is a great destination for a day trip, and even better for a longer stay. We've got plenty of suggested itineraries to help you plan your visit but if you want to keep it simple then why not follow our three simple steps for a great day trip to Colchester.

1. Take a Town Tour

Book a private guided tour with us to see the town, and discover it's history. A perfect way to introduce yourself to what Colchester has to offer, our guides can tailor the tour to meet the needs and interests of your group.

2. Visit an Attraction

There's plenty of attractions to visit in town. Why not give your group some free time to pick what suits them? The Historic Castle, Contemporary Art at Firstsite, or a spot of shopping are all great options.

Britain's most easterly inhabited island, home to the settlements of East and West Mersea. It is accessed by 'The Strood' - a causeway which at high tide floods, making the island separate from the mainland.

The Colchester Roman circus (chariot-racing arena) was discovered in 2005. It was built in the early 2nd century AD and seems to have been in use for about 150 years. It is the only known Roman circus in Britain.

Welcome to Manningtree, a gateway to Constable country and more... As England's smallest town - at just over 19 hectares - Manningtree is small but packs in a great deal for residents and visitors alike.

A spectacular new venue for contemporary visual arts, Firstsite offers a changing programme of exhibitions by international artists, creative events and activities for the whole family, plus talks, films, workshops and more. Entry is free.

National Trust property, the mill was originally built as a fishing lodge in 1591 and features stepped "Dutch" gables. There is a millpond and some of the machinery, including the waterwheel which is still intact and working.

The first English Augustinian priory church, founded at the end of the eleventh century from the Anglo-Saxon minster community of Colchester. Only the ruined remains of the nave survive today, under the care of English Heritage.